Yes, Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from covering daily events at the White House is terrible news for democracy. But it has led to at least one moment of unintentional hilarity.

On Monday, the television press pool that covers the White House protested Trump’s ban against the three outlets by refusing to cover his activities there.

As a result, the president’s speech at the unveiling of a new helipad, unaided by news agencies’ audio equipment, was drowned out by helicopters.

Even Newsmax reporter Bianca de la Garza admitted that the instance of Trump being silenced because of his own actions ― and the copters ― was a sign that his attacks on the press were “backfiring just a little bit.”

LMFAO -- Trump is holding an event at the White House right now but there's no audio because the press pool isn't there. The Newsmax host notes that this is an example of Trump's attacks on the press "backfiring just a little bit" pic.twitter.com/dAy1dvDvFL

Not surprisingly, many people were amused by the clip ― and some tried to see the positives.

Finally some peace and quiet. https://t.co/SggeyFZxfB

Best he's ever sounded, honestly. https://t.co/siIegQxVJb

glorious https://t.co/zMXpokCxMQ

Can’t hear one word he’s saying. I mean, he’s speaking, so I’m sure he’s lying, but I can’t hear one word. Dang, that’s nice. https://t.co/D5bZQhTgDx

I’m begging you all to watch this, he’s just yelling into the void. Funniest outcome possible. https://t.co/iie7eNXj79

VEEP couldn't write this. https://t.co/0zhMdeZ90L

The decision by the television outlets not to participate in the White House pool today in response to Trump's self-declared "ban on the free press" will leave the most TV-addicted president in our history without major network cameras recording his every utterance and movement.

White House Amazon cart: https://t.co/hxBZBoUfE7 pic.twitter.com/YDSSjtsFkc

He’s gonna lift the ban by the end of the week https://t.co/1kTJGzdkgm

i love it when a plan comes together https://t.co/8aiOkSNdMd

By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.